Germination Mistake?
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saynotothebs
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you should be fine for a day or two, if it germs..but as soon as you get home put in some medium...i once left seeds in a cup of water for a week and the ones that sprouted grew long roots so you will be fine..
Bearhosh
Active Member
That's just the information I was looking for, thanks a lot!
misshestermoffitt
New Member
next time put a dab of hydrogen peroxide in the water too. If you have any rooting powder put a few crumbs of that in too. Soak for 12 - 24 hours. Great germination cocktail.
Bearhosh
Active Member
right on, man, thanks. Do you think that would help germinating seeds in a paper towel?
misshestermoffitt
New Member
I don't know, I don't use the paper towel method, I soak in the water cocktail and then plant in moistened soil.
misshestermoffitt
New Member
nope it gives an oxygen boost to the roots. I put some peroxide in the water when I water my plants too, not a lot just a little splash.
Bearhosh
Active Member
It seems to increase germination potential by working with proteins...
Effect of the Ascorbic Acid, Pyridoxine and Hydrogen Peroxide Treatments on Germination, Catalase Activity, Protein and Malondialdehyde Content of Three Oil Seeds — Journals of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cl
BlessAmerica
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Hey Bearhosh,
Welcome to RIU. I would strongly advise reviewing the GrowFAQs. They will help you imensly. As for having problems with germinating. When you get the seeds, first test to see if they are viable by gently rolling them between your fingers. If they crack, they are no good. Second, take an empty matchbox, glue some sand paper to the bottom, place the seeds in the box and shake. The scarifys the seeds to allow water to better penetrate. Then soak in distilled water (best if you put on a heat pad ~90degrees) with a VERY SMALL dab of H2O2, for 24 hours. After this place in your soil, keep in a warm moist environment.
I have better luck with the paper towel method only because you see which seed sprouted as opposed to waiting a week for it to penitrate the soil, but I also advise against it. Seedling's roots are very sensitive and can be damaged. Good luck, read the GrowFAQs, and keep us posted.
JohnnyHitch
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Great Peroxide method!
plantsinpants
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i agree dude, these guyz should read more before they preform anything,,Hey Bearhosh,
Good luck, read the GrowFAQs, and keep us posted.
LOL some of the stuff i hear ,,,,
lol